Morris County Gathers to Hold Table of Hope Food Distribution Event at CCM

Frank L. Cahill
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Morris County Gathers to Hold Table of Hope Food Distribution Event at CCM

MORRIS COUNTY — New Jersey First Lady Tammy Snyder Murphy will be joining Table of Hope, local officials and scores of volunteers who are gathering together for a free mobile food distribution event at County College of Morris (CCM) on Tuesday, June 23, to assist residents during this time of crisis.

The food distribution, consisting of canned goods, meat, dairy, vegetables, and other groceries, will take place in Parking Lot 1 on the CCM campus starting at 10:00 a.m. and running until 12:00 Noon. Welcoming remarks from the First Lady and others will take place at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Visitors are asked to use the college’s Dover Chester Road entrance. Face coverings are required for everyone who visits the campus.

The distribution will operate as a contactless drive-through event with cars stopping at different food stations categorized by food type where volunteers will place bags or boxes into automobile trunks.

Shortly after COVID-19 struck, Rev. Dr. Sidney Williams, pastor of Bethel Church in Morristown, converted the Table of Hope bus that was used to pick up food so it could be utilized for mobile food distribution. Williams is the founder of the Spring Street Community Development Corporation that operates Table of Hope and other programs to improve the lives of individuals and families in Morris County.

“COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the region, state, and nation and resulted in massive unemployment and also additional challenges for those who already were struggling,” notes CCM President Anthony J. Iacono. “As the community’s college, we are honored to partner with Table of Hope and others to assist Morris County residents. I am so proud to be part of this county where people pull together to help one another.”

Assisting with the event are Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, a CCM graduate, the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, Alstede Farms, and approximately 40 volunteers, including numerous CCM employees. The Morris County Council of Education Associations also contributed $5,000 to purchase food for the event.

“This is a powerful testament of the heart of the Morris County community,” says Williams.

“The great work being done by Table of Hope and other food pantries in Morris County has been exemplary,” says Freeholder Kathy DeFillippo, liaison to the county’s Human Services agencies. “Without their dedication during this public health crisis, many people in our county, who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, would be hard-pressed to feed their families. We thank Table of Hope and strongly support these organizations.”

“Table of Hope, the Interfaith Food Pantry, the Community Food Bank, Alstede Farms and other charitable organizations have stepped up at a time when the lives of many families were upended by the COVID 19 healthcare crisis,” said Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon. “Their work reflects the finest qualities in people who care about their neighbors and the well-being of others during grim times. Table of Hope Mobile Food Pantry and CCM, for hosting this event, have all my gratitude and admiration.”

In March, Table of Hope began operating weekly mobile food distribution programs in Morristown, Parsippany, and Dover, along with additional grocery supply events in other Morris County communities. Prior to COVID-19, its pantry in Morristown served about 65 people weekly. The number now being served each week at each mobile distribution event averages 500 to 600, reports Teresa Williams, executive director of the Spring Street Community Development Center. To date, more than 9,000 individuals and families have been helped and more than 220 tons of food has been distributed. Table of Hope also operates a soup kitchen that during the pandemic has continued to provide dinners as take-out service.

Table of Hope receives food from the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in Hillside, local farms, and foodservice companies. To volunteer or make a donation, visit the Spring Street CDC website by clicking here.

Along with Table of Hope, numerous other services are available to assist residents in Morris County’s 39 municipalities who are in need of food during these difficult times. A list of available food services, including food pantries, volunteer shopper organizations, meal delivery services, and take-out meal services, can be found by clicking here.

Breaking News: Dead Body Found Behind ShopRite

Frank L. Cahill
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Breaking News: Dead Body Found Behind ShopRite

PARSIPPANY — Reports of a decomposed body was found behind ShopRite on Friday evening, June 19.

The body was found on a dirt road leading to the back of ShopRite, at the end of Aba Place. The dirt road runs parallel to the power lines. Details are not available and all calls were referred to the Morris County Prosecutors Office.

Parsippany Focus will update this story as details become available.

The approximate location where the body was found
Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department parked in the back of ShopRite, with the area secured with police tape. In the picture, you can see the spotlight in the area of the investigation
Morris County Sheriff Crime Scene arrives at the location where the body was discovered

Parsippany Community Update – June 19, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update – June 19, 2020

PARSIPPANY — This Monday, June 22, most personal care businesses will be reopening for service. This includes beauty salons, barbershops, cosmetology shops, medical spas, electrology facilities, hair braiding shops, massage parlors, nail salons, tanning salons, and tattoo parlors. Day spas may also reopen, excluding saunas, steam rooms, and shared bathing facilities. More information on all re-opening requirements can be found in the Administrative Order by clicking here.

Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce Distributes Legislative Certificates and Commemorative Key-Chains to 2020 Graduates

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Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce Distributes Legislative Certificates and Commemorative Key-Chains to 2020 Graduates

PARSIPPANY — Copies of the U.S. Constitution, Legislative certificates and commemorative key-chains were delivered this week to all 2020 graduates of Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High School, compliments of Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce (NJ-26).

The honors and mementos were personally handed off by the Assemblywoman to Dr. Barbara Sargent, Superintendent of Schools, on June 10 as Frank Cahill, Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce additionally delivered gift cards from area restaurants and shops. The students will receive the commemorative items as they pick up their diplomas.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce supplied gift cards from Blue Foundry Bank, IHOP, Shack Shack, Burger IM, Chick-fil-A, as well as a Greater Parsippany Rewards card to every senior

“Because the pandemic interrupted their senior year and the normal high school graduation ceremonies and celebrations, I felt it was important to let graduating students in my hometown know we are still very proud of their accomplishments. They should always look back at this time in their lives with real pride. They persevered, overcame adversity, finished their education and they moved on to bigger and greater things. Congratulations, all,” said the Assemblywoman.

A Key Chain was given to each graduate

Each graduating student is receiving a certificate of “Commendation and Praise” from the citizenry of the 26th New Jersey Legislative District, signed by Assemblywoman BettyLou DeCroce, and a key chain bearing the logo of their individual high schools. As is customary with the Assemblywoman, she also provided each student with a pocket copy of the U.S.Constitution.

“It’s a document I frequently hand to constituents just as a reminder of what America is all about and the important rights we have as United States citizens. These are the rights that define us as a nation, and we must remember to exercise and defend these rights especially in times of hardship and adversity in this great nation,” said Assemblywoman DeCroce.

The Assemblywoman thanked the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce for working with her to honor the students and thanked Dr. Sargent for the Parsippany School Board’s assistance in getting the commemorative items to the students.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – June 16, 2020

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Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – June 16, 2020

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council Meeting – June 16, 2020

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Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2020 Presents… “A Look Back”

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany Hills High School Class of 2020 Presents… “A Look Back”

PARSIPPANY — A nostalgic look back through our years at Eastlake, Lake Parsippany, Mount Tabor, Intervale, & Littleton. Then, from Brooklawn, to our senior year at PHHS.

Lost Dog Found- Crestview Avenue area

Frank L. Cahill
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Lost Dog Found- Crestview Avenue area

PARSIPPANY — LOST DOG was found. Gabby was lost about this morning, June 18 by Crestview Avenue. She has a purple leash. Please contact Frank Cahill (862) 213-2200 if found.

Parsippany High School Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony

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Parsippany High School Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony

Parsippany Community Update June 17, 2020

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Parsippany Community Update June 17, 2020

PARSIPPANY — As businesses look to re-open, many employers are requiring their employees to get tested before going back to work, while many residents may simply want to be tested.

Pennacchio Objects to Efforts to Remove Columbus Statue in Parsippany

Frank L. Cahill
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Pennacchio Objects to Efforts to Remove Columbus Statue in Parsippany

MORRIS COUNTY — Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) released the following statement in reaction to a published report of the launch of an online petition seeking the removal of the Christopher Columbus monument in Parsippany.

A bust of Columbus was installed on a granite base on Parsippany Boulevard in 1992 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Italian explorer landing in the Americas.

“Our nation is facing an extremely difficult period and efforts are being made across the board to ensure we come out of this stronger, more unified, and more inclusive of people of all ages, colors, and origins.

“For better or worse, the past is permanent. It is our future that is a blank canvas that will be crafted through the shared vision of varied interests contributing common goals, priorities, and dreams.

“Recently a statue of Abraham Lincoln was defaced in Massachusetts. In England, a statue of Winston Churchill was damaged. In Washington D.C., a monument to the all-Black 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was defaced. To add to these misguided attempts of historical revision is just wrong.

“Italian Americans take pride in their heritage and in the countless successes and contributions they have made in America. Alongside all Americans, they built, fought, and died for this country. To have a statue of Columbus displayed in our community is symbolic of how proud we are of those contributions.

“With few exceptions, every political leader has shared in that pride, marching in annual Columbus Day parades and participating in memorial recognitions. His landing in the new world was an existential moment in human history. It created a bridge from the old world to the new.

“Instead of trying to erase and re-write history, we should focus on challenging ourselves to create a better history for ourselves and our future generations.”

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